Making hybrid inclusive - key priorities for employers and Government

This month’s statistics show early indications that the labour market is expanding and the furlough scheme was a success. But high inactivity levels and rising temporary work suggest Government will need to focus on lifelong learning and employment support to ensure an inclusive recovery.

Government is proposing changes to allow workers to request flexible arrangements when they start a job. This blog explores what those changes could mean in practice.

This blog explores announcements in the Autumn 2021 Budget relating to the economy welfare and skills. While positive steps in the right direction are being taken, Government is falling short of the scale of action required to tackle low pay, labour market insecurity and critical skills gaps faced in many sectors.

While the Autumn budget announcements were a positive step, there's more we could do to improve Universal Credit for working credit.

Although this month’s labour market statistics show positive signs, Government must address challenges faced by the long term unemployed and new entrants to the labour market by widening access to employment support schemes

Statistics show the gender pay gap is worsening. This blog outlines what employers can do to encourage greater gender diversity within their organisation.

Work Foundation research found that low carbon businesses across Lancashire are struggling to recruit for the skills they need, and this is holding the sector back from achieving its full potential.

The UK’s furlough scheme has to an end, bringing new uncertainty for many workers across the country just as Universal Credit rates are reduced.

Work-life balance has posed a significant challenge to workers throughout the pandemic. While remote working is positively impacting the lives of many workers, for some it has also led to the blurring of boundaries between their work and personal lives.